Last week, the USDA announced a program, Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC), which can provide up to $125,000 in assistance to qualified specialty crop producers. MASC covers the following commercially marketed specialty crops; Fruits (fresh, dried), Vegetables (including dry edible beans and peas, mushrooms, and vegetable seed), Tree nuts, Nursery crops, and more! The deadline to apply is January 8, 2025. Give us a call at 559-713-1315 so we can assist you with the application.